Rita Bourita

Rita is a consultant at Rud Pedersen’s London office, providing policy research, monitoring, and strategic insights in areas such as AI, banking, chemicals and industrials, foreign affairs or food security. She is responsible for monitoring relevant UK parliamentary activities and delivering briefings, reports, and notes for clients, while also supporting the firm’s marketing efforts.

Rita's educational background includes studies in Economics and Social Sciences, followed by a BA in International Development and Affairs from King’s College London, with a focus on policy classes from diverse global regions. She furthered her academic pursuits with an MA in Digital Culture & Society from the same institution.

Prior to joining Rud Pedersen, Rita interned at the International Organisation for Migration in Geneva, in the Media and Communications Division, where she developed her story-telling and social media management skills. She also interned at Richard Attias & Associates, a global strategic consulting firm, in both the Dubai and Riyadh offices, and worked on PR initiatives at BMCE Bank International's Human Resources & Communications team in London. Additionally, she assisted with research and writing for UNCTAD's Investment Policy Adviser.

Rita is fluent in English, French, and Arabic.